Is Chocolate O Biscuits - 165g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

lactose
whole milk powder
milk cream
natural flavor
dextrose

lactose

Dietitian note

Lactose (sometimes referred to as saccharum lactin) is a type of sugar found naturally in the milk of most mammals, and thus contains alpha-gal.

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whole milk powder

milk cream

natural flavor

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Ingredients

Milk Cream, Nonhydrogenated Vegetable Fat, Whole Milk Powder , Dextrose, Sugar, Lactose, Emulsifier: Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor), Maize Starch, Sugar, Non-hydrogenated Vegetable Fat, Maize Flour, Skimmed Cocoa Powder, Soy Flour, Potato Starch, Whole Milk Powder, Salt, Raising Agents: Ammonium And Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate

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What is a Alpha-Gal Friendly diet?

An Alpha-Gal diet eliminates mammalian meat and products containing mammalian-derived ingredients to prevent allergic reactions in people with alpha-gal syndrome. This includes beef, pork, lamb, dairy products, gelatin, and certain medications derived from mammals. The condition involves a specific sugar molecule found in most mammals, often triggered after a tick bite. People may experience delayed allergic reactions 3-6 hours after consuming trigger foods. The diet focuses on safe alternatives like poultry, fish, and plant-based proteins. When followed carefully, often with guidance from an allergist or dietitian, it can prevent serious reactions while maintaining adequate nutrition.